T HE EDWARDSTONE

WHI TE HORSE INN

THE ANNUAL CIDER, PERRY

AND BEER FESTIVAL

26TH OCT - 4 TH NOV 2012

We lc ome t o o u r Aut umn C id e r , P e r r y

a nd Bee r Fe st i v a l Over the past few years the number of Ciders & Perries at this Autumn Festival has increased, this year we have decided to push the boat out and have an amazing 35 Cider & Perries and 17 Cask conditioned Real Ales many of which are seasonal, like Mill Green Brewery’s ‘Chelsworth 7’ or Milestone Brewery’s ‘Old English Ale’. Ciders & Perries are an important part of our English heritage. In medieval England it was regarded as English wine, in those days there were many disagreements about what was superior English wine made from apples or French wine made from grapes. Two or three hundred years ago cider began to be regarded as a longer drink with less alcohol than wine, it seems this came about by cider makers using water to wash more of the sugars and flavours out of the ‘cheese’ resulting in a variable but reduced level of alcohol levels in cider. Many villages had a visit from a mobile horse drawn press that was pulled around the villages in the autumn. These days there has been a resurgent’s of undiluted (strong) ciders & perries and an explosion of fruit, herb and spiced ciders which interestingly do have a historic precedent, the addition of various herbs and spices were made for their medicinal benefits, autumn fruits would almost certainly have been added as well to improve flavour. It is also easy for us these days to forget that our ancestors needed to find any way of preserving fruits for consumption in the winter; cider, perry and beer were important sources of nutrition. We have at this festival ciders with Elderflowers, Blackberry, Plumbs, Ginger, Cinnamon, Cloves and Rosehip used in them. During the festival we have two exceptionally good bands on both Saturdays (Swamp Cats 27th & Bob Collum and the Welfare Mothers on the 3rd) We also hope to have some Folk musicians who feel like coming along and expressing and enjoying the bounty and flavour of the season in music. During the nine days of the festival the food we will be serving will be cooked from scratch as usual but we will also be sourcing seasonal food from within a 30-mile radius and focusing on apple & pear recipes. We believe this is one of the biggest pub based Cider & Perry Festival in East Anglia. I would like finally to thank Peter Corp for organising the music and Tash and Chantal for their hard work. Thank you all for coming and supporting the White Horse.

J o h n N o r t o n

C I D E R S

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Castlings  Heath  Cottage  Ciders    A   small,   very   local   cidery   just   2   miles   from   the   pub.   Ciders  produced   in   a   very   traditional   method   and   stored   in   oak  barrels.    

1. Organic  Original   7.5%   £3.60  Matured  in  oak  malt  whiskey  hogsheads,  very  dry  character.    

2. Groton  Elderflower   8.4%   £3.90  Infused  with  local  Elderflowers  from  Groton.  More  alike  to  a  medium  dry  wine  with  fantastic  flavours.    

3. Elderflower   4.2%   £3.30  A  medium  sweet  cider  infused  with  elderflowers.    

4. Apple  Pie   4.2%   £3.30  A  medium  sweet  cider  with  traditional  apple  pie  spices.  Spiced  ciders  date  back  over  300  years.    

5. Blackberry   4.5%   £3.50  A  sweet  cider  with  local  blackberries  from  Edwardstone.    

6. Cider  with  Rosehip   4.5%   £3.50  Another  medium  sweet  cider  but  this  time  with  the  addition  of  rosehips  from  local  Groton.    

   

Westons  Produced  in  a  small  Hertfordshire  village  for  over  130  years.  Now   exported   to   over   40   countries   but   still   sticking   to  traditional  styles  and  flavours.    

7.  Old  Rosie   7.3%   £3.60  A  regular  in  the  White  Horse  and  still  as  popular  as  ever.  It  is  allowed  to  settle  out  naturally  after  fermentation  resulting  in  a  balanced  medium  dry  character  with  full  flavour  apple  aromas.    

8.  Country  Perry   4.3%   £3.20  Another  regular  in  the  White  Horse;  Made  from  Perry  pears  and  fully  matured  in  old  oak  vats  it  develops  its  strength  and  traditional  character.    

   

Crones  Produced   from   entirely   Organic   fruit   with   no   preservatives,  additives   or   any   unnecessary   chemicals.   Established   for  almost   30   years   and   now   processes   60-­‐80   tons   of   apples   a  year  for  cider  and  juice.    

9. User  Friendly   6.2%   £3.60    Listed  currently  as  one  of  CAMRA’s  top  12  ciders.  A  medium  dry  cider.    

10.  Owld  Norfolk   7.5%   £3.80  Matured  for  2  years  and  officially  East  Anglia’s  best  cider.    

11.  Norfolk  Perry   6.4%   £3.60  A  medium  sweet  perry,  very  flavoursome  with  aftertastes  of  pear  and  spices.  

 12.  Rum  Cask   7.5%   £3.80  

A  dry  cider  made  from  a  mixture  of  apple  varieties  and  matured  in  rum  casks.              

 Devlin  End  

A  fairly  local  cidery  based  in  Sible  Hedingham.  Relatively  new  on   the   scene   having   moved   from   hobbyists   to   small  commercial  producers  in  2004.    

13. Smiling  Moose   6.5%   £3.60    Cornish  Orchards  

Having   been   part   of   the  Duchy   of   Cornwall   Estate   since   the  1950’s   the   emphasis   had   been   on   grazing   land   for   cows  causing  the  orchards  to  fall  into  disrepair.  They  now  have  15  acres  with  1300  trees.    

14. Pear   5%   £3.40  Easy  to  drink  with  a  light  fruit  flavour  and  not  overly  sweet.    

15. Vintage   7.2%   £3.60  A  dry,  fresh  and  smooth  finish  with  rich  apple  aromas.  Full  of  bittersweet  apples  to  give  you  a  traditional  cider  taste.    

16. Farmhouse   4.8%   £3.40  Fruity  and  full  bodied  results  in  a  satisfying  character.  A  medium  cider.  

 Glebe  Farm  

 17. Side-­‐R  Medium  Ginger   6.5%   £3.70  

Flavoured  from  cider  with  natural  ginger  concentrate,  this  cider  has  a  mellow  ginger  side  to  it  without  over-­‐powering  the  delicate  apple  flavour  of  the  cider.    

18.  Side-­‐R  Dry  Cider   6.5%   £3.60  This  "Side-­‐R”  cider  is  made  only  from  Cambridgeshire  grown  apples.  The  juice  from  dessert  and  cooking  varieties  are  left  to  ferment  fully  before  being  blended  carefully  to  produce  the  right  flavours  

   

 

Burnards  Award  winning  cidery  based  in  Banham,  Norfolk.  Established  in  1989  and  sister  businesses  to  the  Fat  Cat  pub  in  Norwich.    

19.  Oaky  Dokey   5.5%   £3.40  A  medium  cider  fermented  in  rum  casks.  Background  flavours  of  oak  and  vanilla.  

 Hecks  

Run   by   the   sixth   generation   Hecks   since   the   cidery   first  opened  its  doors  in  1840.  Made  using  their  own  apples  and  all  ciders  are  fermented  fully  in  oak  barrels.    

20.  Port  Wine  of  Glastonbury   5.0%   £3.40  A  true  ‘session’  cider  with  apples  grown  below  Glastonbury  Tor,  a  historic  hill  in  Somerset.  A  light  effervescence  with  lemony  tones.    

21.  Blakeney  Red  Perry   6.5%   £3.60  Single  variety  perry  using  the  Blakeney  Red  Pear.  Medium  sweet  but  with  a  classic  perry  flavour  

   

Gwynt  y  Ddraig  A  relatively  new  player  on  the  scene  having  only  established  in  2001.  Started  as  a  hobby  where  the  founders  picked  apples  at   random  and   fermented   in  oak   casks.  The   results   “weren’t  half  bad”.  The  rest  is  history…    

22.  Happy  Daze   4.5%   £3.40  Fruity  with  an  apply  aroma  and  a  well  balanced  finish.  An  easy  to  drink  medium  cider.    

23.  Two  Trees  Perry   4.5%   £3.40  A  pale,  fruity  perry  with  an  aroma  of  fruit  and  a  hint  of  honey  on  the  palate.  

 

 Orchard  Pig  

A  cidery  founded  in  Somerset  on  a  shared  passion  of  cider  and  Old  Spot  pigs,  the  original  Orchard  Pigs.    

24.  Explorer   4.5%   £3.40  A  deliciously  crisp  medium  cider,  endlessly  pleasurable  and  a  proper  orchard  cider    

25.  Philosopher   6.0%   £3.60  Another  classic  medium  cider.  Deeply  refreshing  and  intensely  characterful.  

   Thatchers  

A   well-­‐established   business   producing   cider   for   over   100  years.  They  stick  to  traditional  recipes  that  have  been  around  since  forming  the  company.    

26.  Heritage   4.9%   £3.40  A  medium  cider  with  beautiful  balanced  flavours  and  a  surprising  light  touch.  Very  drinkable.    

27.  Cheddar  Valley  Medium   6.0%   £3.60  A  unique  cider  with  a  unique  colour.  It  possesses  a  vibrant  character  resulting  in  a  refreshing  drink  with  a  touch  of  natural  sparkle.        

London  Cider  Company    

28.  Traditional   4.7%   £3.40  An  elusive  cider  that  I  can’t  seem  to  track  down  a  description  for.  Guess  this  will  be  our  mystery  cider  for  the  festival!  

     

Mr  Whiteheads  Originally  started  in  the  airing  cupboard  of  his  parents’  house  at  the  age  of  15,  Angus  Whitehead  has  always  been  interested  in   producing   alcoholic   beverages   from   all   manner   of   fruits.  These  are  some  of  the  results  of  his  lifelong  passion.    

29.  Newtons  Discovery   3.8%   £3.20  A  historic  style  cider  made  for  quaffing  whilst  working  the  fields.  Made  primarily  from  Discovery  apples.    

30.  Cirrus  Minor   5.0%   £3.40  A  light  summer  cider  made  from  a  blend  of  apples  with  lower  sugar  content  than  usual  cider  apples.  Includes  a  range  of  Royal  Gala,  Braeburn  and  Spartan  apples.    

31.  Midnight  Special  Perry   5.0%   £3.40  Made  from  a  blend  of  dessert  and  perry  pears  for  a  delicious  medium-­‐dry  perry.    

32.  Plum   4.0%   £3.30  A  unique  cider  infused  with  plums  which  impart  a  lovely  light  maroon  colour  to  this  special  cider.    

33.  Equinox   4.5%   £3.40  A  light  and  easy  drinking  medium  cider.  It  has  both  dry  and  sweet  qualities  which  result  in  an  excellent  session  cider    

Hogans  A  new  breed  of  artisan  cideries,  Hogans  makes  its  cider  with  apples   from   Gloucestershire,   Herefordshire   and  Worcestershire.      

34.  Pickers  Passion   5.3%   £3.40  Warm  honey  colour  and  a  distinctive  appley  aroma  combined  with  the  fresh  taste  of  bittersweet  apples  results  in  an  easy  drinking  medium  cider.    

35.  Hazy  Daisy   3.9%   £3.20  A  medium  sweet  cider,  which  is  slightly  cloudy  in  appearance.  Hints  of  citrus  and  berries  balanced  against  the  sweetness  of  the  apple.

 

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5 3 r d s o f M i l l G r e e n B e e r j u s t £ 4 . 50 o r

G u e s t B e e r s f o r £5 . 50

Mill  Green  Brewery  As  local  as  a  brewery  can  get  without  being  inside  the  actual  pub.  An  award  winning  brewery  which  brews  around  its  eco  friendly   principles,   powered   partly   by   solar   panels,   a   high  efficiency  wood  boiler  and  sourcing  water  from  a  bore  hole  in  the  grounds.    

36.  White  Horse  Bitter   3.6%   £2.60  A  classic  amber  bitter  with  an  earthy  and  full  finish.    

37.  Tasmanian  Hop  Devil   6%   £3.40  A  unique  black  IPA  using  Australian  hops  Topaz  and  Galaxy.  A  real  favourite  so  far.    

38. Green  Goose   4%   £3.00  An  American  style  Brown  Ale  with  incredibly  fruity  aromas  leading  to  a  sweet  body  and  a  sharp  bitterness  

 39. Chelsworth  7   3.8%   £2.80  

A  beer  brewed  with  Organic  ‘Green’  hops  from  just  down  the  road  in  Chelsworth.    

40. Red  Barn   4.2%   £3.00  A  hoppy  ruby  red  ale  named  after  the  notorious  Red  Barn  murders.  

 41. Loveleys  Fair   4%   £3.00  

A  hoppy  and  pale  ale,  the  longest  running  beer  having  first  been  brewed  in  2008.    

42. Mawkin  Mild   2.9%   £2.60  Remarkable  flavour,  depth  and  a  satisfying  after  taste,  all  of  this  from  a  beer  with  such  a  low  ABV  is  quite  an  achievement.    

43. Citra   4%   £3.00  A  single  hop  beer  using  Citra  hops  (no  surprises  there!).  Pale  straw  coloured.    

44. **  Marynka   4%   £3.00  Another  beer  in  the  single  hop  series  from  this  Brewery.  This  time  using  the  Marynka  hop  from  Poland.  Hints  of  blackberry  and  strawberry.    

45. **  Tornado  Smith   4.3%   £3.00  A  deep  fruity  flavoured  pale  ale  brewed  using  Nelson  Sauvin  hops  resulting  in  fruity  aromas.  

 Milestone  

A  small  craft  brewery  with  many  awards  to  its  name  based  in  Nottingham.  Always  a  popular  brewery  at  Eddyfest.    

46.  Harry  Porter   5.2%   £3.40  A  rich,  dark  porter  with  subtle  blackberry  notes    

47.  **  Old  English  Ale   4.9%   £3.20  A  traditional  full  bodied  winter  warmer  with  a  pleasing  nutty  finish.  

   

Northumberland  Established  in  1996  and  still  going  strong  operating  from  the  North   East   of   England.   We   don’t   see   them   down   here   that  often  so  savour  while  you  can.    

48. Uncle  Fester   3.8%   £3.00  An  easy  drinking  golden  ale  with  fruity  and  bittersweet  flavours.  

 Harwich  Town  

Reviving  the  brewing  tradition  that  left  Harwich  last  in  1876,  the  Harwich  Town  brewery   started   in  2007  based  out  of  an  old  bus  station.    

49.  Phoenix   5%   £3.40  Lingering  malt  sweetness  is  balanced  with  smooth  bitterness  coupled  with  an  unmistakable  Cascade  nose.    

Glebe  Farm    

50.  Gladiator  Spelt  Beer   4.2%   £3.20  Brewed  using  an  ancient  grain  that  dates  back  to  the  Roman  times.  Lower  in  gluten  than  regular  wheat  so  may  be  suitable  for  those  with  a  wheat  intolerance.  A  well  balanced  and  refreshing  beer.    

Nethergate  Originally   founded   in   Clare   the   brewery   then   expanded  and  moved  to  new  premises  in  Pentlow.  It  now  has  many  awards  to  its  name  and  a  wide  selection  of  beers.    

51.  **  GB  Pride   3.4%   £3.00  A  dark  ruby  beer  that  is  new  to  Nethergate’s  range  in  September.      

52.  **  Dapper  Dog   4.8%   £3.20  A  deep  brown  colour  with  a  rich  fruity  and  wintery  taste.  

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W I L L B E P H A S E D I N T H R O U G H T H E F E S T I V A L A S

O T H E R B E E R S R U N O U T .

O t h e r F e s t i v a l s a n d E v e n t s a t t h e P u b We  hold  4  regular  beer  festivals  throughout  the  year:  

Ø Winter  Ale  Festival  (Mid-­‐February.  2013  dates  to  be  confirmed)      -­‐-­‐-­‐      25+  real  ales  available  from  inside  the  pub.  Live  music  throughout  the  week.  See  the  website  for  further  details    

Ø Dark  Ale  Days  (3rd-­‐6th  May  2013)      -­‐-­‐-­‐      Focusing  on  Milds,  Stouts  and  Porters.  A  fairly  comprehensive  selection  available  from  the  pub.  Camping  is  popular  at  this  festival  too  as  the  weather  is  starting  to  warm  up.  Music  throughout  the  weekend  and  home-­‐cooked  food.    

Ø Eddyfest    (August  Bank  Holiday  2013)  -­‐-­‐-­‐  Our  biggest  annual  festival  that  is  a  regular  event  every  year  and  growing  in  size  year  on  year.  We  have  more  than  60  real  ales  and  10  or  more  real  ciders  in  a  marquee  in  the  beer  garden.  Live  music  all  weekend  from  Friday  through  til  Monday  afternoon.    

Ø Cider  and  Ale  Festival  (26th  October  -­‐  4th  November)      -­‐-­‐-­‐      A  selection  of  15+  real  ciders  and  15+  real  ales  served  from  the  pub.  Like  the  other  festivals  there  is  a  selection  of  live  music  throughout  the  week.  Check  the  website  for  the  lineup.  

Every  second  Wednesday   –   Folk   Night   –  A  chance   for  you   to  come  and   join   in  or  listen  to  some  fine  folk  musicians.  A  great  atmosphere.  

Every  fourth  Wednesday   –  Blues  Night   –  An  open  blues  session  for  any  variety  of  amplified  music.  Join  in  or  just  come  and  listen.  

Last  Saturday  of  the  Month  –  Live  band  –  We  have  hosted  some  brilliant  live  bands  in  the  past.  Often  there  are  more  live  bands  than  this  during  the  summer  months  but  check  the  Website  and  Facebook  page  for  updates.  

O u r r e g u l a r w e e k l y e v e n t s Tuesdays  –    

-­‐-­‐    Burger  Night  with  a  pint  is  only  £6.50  (includes  cheese,  chips  and  salad)  

-­‐-­‐     Every  pint   of  Real   Ale   or   Becks   Vier   is   only   £2.30   from  5pm   til   late.  Other  drinks  only  £2.60  (Estrella  Damm,  Guinness  &  Aspalls).  

Fridays  –    

-­‐-­‐    Steak  Night  -­‐  £12.95  for  your  choice  of  steak  with  a  glass  of  wine  or  a  pint  of  beer.  (Includes  chips,  salad,  mushroom  and  onion  rings)  

 

Menu  specials  change  every  month  with  seasonal  ingredients